Stephanie Connell Art & Antiques - Retailers and Independent Consultants

15/12/2025

Exciting announcement - I got to work with the legendary for Sidemen Sundays - with a fab team including the wonderful - the Storage Wars episode is now available over on their youtube channel- hope you enjoy!

13/12/2023

I thought I’d share as a post some of the pics from the Bargain Hunt get together - its a true honour to work on the show with so many fantastic experts and the wonderful team behind the scenes that plan and put it all together. We don’t often get the chance to meet up so it really was a nice xmas present 🎁. Wishing you all a lovely Christmas x

14/08/2023

Exciting news! This Wednesday 16th August BBC Bargain Hunt are selling a number of lots with all of the proceeds benefiting Children In Need Hansons Staffordshire Auctions - I have donated a chance to visit Polesden Lacey in Surrey with me - to find out more follow this link https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/hansons/catalogue-id-hanson10573/lot-c502fefe-24a4-4c51-9cc7-b057010da4d7?queryId=15fb793c1bee9eb03153d9d4b0efc7e7

23/05/2023

Thanks to the team at Antique Collecting magazine who I spoke to last week for their ‘Trade Talks’ feature - you can read more about my 20 years in the industry by following the link

Antique and vintage dealer Stephanie Connell has over 20 years’ experience in the industry, we caught up with her for Antiques Trade Talks

25/04/2023

More news… last week I spoke to Good Housekeeping Magazine to discuss Royal Memorabilia and the upcoming Coronation- for those who would like to read it here is a link to the article https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/lifestyle/a43628697/queen-elizabeth-memorabilia/

22/04/2023

A little bit of British humour! My new shop collection will include many caricatures and illustrations relating to British life in the 20th century. This original drawing for Punch magazine executed in the late 1930s is a humorous take on London traffic control systems. As well as being excellent artworks I hope they bring a smile to peoples faces…

19/04/2023

News flash! I have written an article relating to Coronation furniture for the forthcoming issue of - to find out how to get a copy visit antique-collecting.co.uk - I love Coronation furniture and so very excited to share my thoughts ahead of the Coronation of HM the King in just over 2 weeks time. Hope you enjoy reading 📖 👑

02/04/2023

Here is a photo (courtesy of Wessex Auctioneers) taken yesterday during filming of BBC Bargain Hunt of Natasha Raskin Sharpe, John Cameron, Tim Weeks and I - what a fantastic day. Thanks to all of the team and contestants for a brilliant day!

30/03/2023

Exciting news! I am delighted to share that a number of pieces from my store are included in the May 2023 magazine!!!! Relaunching my business has been a massive decisions, and it makes me enormously proud to see some of my stock in such an important publication. I have several pieces for sale with more coming soon! This month is there Country House issue (Decorate Coronation Special). All prices include free UK delivery

24/01/2023

Sometimes with Antiques I find the imperfect makes something more appealing - Now I love an object in exquisite condition as much as the next dealer - but sometimes the little alterations carefully (or not so carefully) done are what draws the eye and tells you something of the objects history. This little s***f box was likely made in the early 19th century using elements produced in the Canton region of China. The panels are made of mother of pearl - a common export from the region during this period as Chinese designs became extremely popular for gambling counters for example. The Chinese had decorative motifs etched into the shell producing some beautiful and intriguing designs. It became very fashionable to own mother of pearl objects, then as today reflecting one’s sophistication owning new exports from abroad and luxury. This example would have been a more affordable version of pieces produced for wealthy patrons. Earlier pieces engraved with historical scenes or with lids inset with interesting painting can fetch thousands of pounds. This little piece is mounted in gilt coloured metal but the lid has been repaired and mounted in a silvered metal as a later date. I imagine that the owner wanted to keep the piece in use as a trinket box and a s***f box no more. The lid is engraved with the initials MG - for sale soon

23/11/2022

About last night! Here I am with a few of the BBC Bargain Hunt family celebrating 100 years of the BBC at the Variety Club Show-business Awards - great to be part of such a wonderful event for an important cause

19/11/2022

I am excited to announce I will be relaunching Stephanie Connell Art & Antiques - The retail site will be up and running in early 2023 watch this space for news and updates!! Friday was my last day at Catherine Southon Auctioneers - it’s been a fabulous 14 months and I will miss and the team a great deal (though I will be back helping when they need me) - the sale on Wednesday was a triumph (I have had the pleasure of working on several hugely important pieces coming up in February 23 sale - which will be one to watch)